The A17 Light Tank Mk.VII "Tetrach" was developed as a replacement for the Mk.VI Light Tank series entering service in 1940. However following the BEF experience their role was questioned and resultantly only 177 were built.
Also supplied to the Soviets, twelve saw action in British hands for the first time during the seaborne invasion of of Vichy held Madagascar in May 1942.
Following the development of the Hamilcar Glider, specifically built to carry them, Tetrachs were used in the Airborne operations on D-Day and in the Rhine crossing.
This 3 man tank had a road speed of 40mph and 28mph coss country

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BB177

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Armed with 2pdr. Gun

Armed with 2pdr. Gun with Littlejohn adaptor.

Armed with 2pdr. Gun with Littlejohn adaptor.

Armed with 2pdr. Gun

Armed with 3" Gun

Armed with 3" Gun

Armed with 2pdr. Gun

Note position of exhaust pipes.

Note position of exhaust pipes.

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